Skillsoft Percipio is now approved under the HRDC eLearning Licence Scheme. For employers in Mauritius who are already paying the training levy, that approval changes the financial conversation around digital learning entirely.
That question has a better answer now.
Skillsoft Percipio has been approved under the HRDC (Human Resource Development Council) eLearning Licence Scheme in Mauritius. Eligible employers can apply to recover a portion of their Percipio licence costs through the HRDC Levy Grant System. Licences must be purchased through LRMG Mauritius Proprietary Limited, and organisations are required to complete both the E-Learning Licence Application and the G3 E-Learning Application Form.
For some organisations, this is permission to move. For others, it is reason to revisit a conversation that stalled because the cost felt hard to justify. Either way, the calculation is different now.
The levy is being paid. The question is what it is buying.
Mauritius employers contribute to the Training Levy through the Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA). The Human Resource Development Council, established under the Human Resource Development Act 2003, administers those funds and supports workforce development across the island. The mechanism to recover eligible learning costs already exists. The HRDC Levy Grant System allows employers to apply for refunds on approved learning investments, subject to documentation and eligibility requirements.
What has been missing, for many organisations, is a digital learning option that is both genuinely effective and approved for levy recovery. Classroom-based programmes have been the default for years, in part because the approval infrastructure around eLearning in Mauritius was limited.
That gap has closed.
“With HRDC approval in place, organisations that contribute to the training levy can apply to recover a portion of their Skillsoft Percipio licence costs through the Levy Grant System. It starts to shift the way learning is viewed, from a once-off expense to a more structured investment that can be partially recovered over time.”
What Skillsoft Percipio does inside an organisation
Skillsoft Percipio is not simply a library of online courses. It is a skills management platform, one that connects learning to the actual capability gaps an organisation is trying to close. Organisations can map the skills they have, identify the gaps relative to their strategy, and then deploy structured learning pathways and business-relevant learning content to close those gaps and ensure evidence of progress and skill gain.
The platform carries over 200,000 learning assets across business skills, leadership, technology and compliance. Learners access content through AI-driven personalised pathways, on any device, including mobile with offline capability. Aspire Journeys guide people from a defined starting point through to a skill or role outcome. Digital badges and certificates are awarded on successful completion of Skillsoft Percipio courses (which are now approved under the HRDC eLearning Licence Scheme). Skills benchmarking helps organisations understand current capability levels and identify gaps against role or business needs. Dashboards give HR and L&D leaders real data on what is being completed, who is improving, and where investment is producing results.
For Mauritius-based organisations, those reporting capabilities are particularly relevant. HRDC compliance requires evidence of completion. Percipio generates that evidence automatically, which reduces the administrative burden of the G3 application process considerably.
The platform also integrates with Microsoft Teams and leading HR systems including SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, Cornerstone and others, which matters for organisations that want learning to sit inside the flow of work rather than alongside it.
How the HRDC refund process works in practice
The Levy Grant System operates in two stages. Before a licence is purchased, the employer submits a G1 application to HRDC, declaring the intention to invest and attaching a quotation from LRMG Mauritius. That quotation should indicate the licence duration, which is typically one year.
Once the licence is active and at least one course has been successfully completed, the employer gathers the required supporting documentation: proof of payment and certificates of completion. The G3 refund application is then submitted before the licence expiry date. Refunds are calculated against the employer’s annual grant ceiling and applicable HRDC refund rates.
LRMG Mauritius manages this process end to end. That includes the licence procurement, learner onboarding, usage monitoring, HRDC compliance guidance, and support with both the G1 and G3 submissions. For organisations that have found the levy process cumbersome in the past, that support changes the practical reality of what is involved.
The real opportunity is not the refund. It is what the refund makes possible.
Recovering a portion of a licence cost matters. But the more significant opportunity is what structured digital learning at scale can do for a workforce that has not had consistent access to it.
Skills gaps in Mauritius, as elsewhere, are widening. The World Economic Forum estimates that 39% of the skills required to do most jobs today will change by 2030. These are not abstract statistics for organisations navigating automation, digital transformation, or the expectations of a younger workforce.
Percipio gives organisations a way to address those gaps systematically, with data. Not by sending people on periodic courses and hoping the knowledge sticks, but by building clear pathways around the skills that matter most, tracking proficiency over time, and showing leadership that the investment in learning is producing measurable change in capability.
And while there may be an assault on DEI globally and even a creeping sense of fatigue, this is precisely the time to double down, not retreat. The stakes are greater than organisational performance. We risk women, people of colour, young people, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ colleagues, older workers, those from different cultures, nationalities and languages, those from varied socioeconomic backgrounds, and neurodivergent talent being written out of the performance story altogether. How leaders and organisations act now will decide the next chapter: who performs, and who is recognised as a performer.
The future of work will not be defined by technology alone, nor by strategy on paper, but by whether organisations have the courage to include and empower all their people fully. DEI is not an initiative to tick off; it is the bloodstream of readiness. Without it, skills remain underutilised, agility stalls, visibility narrows, and inspiration fades.
In South Africa, and across the globe, history may explain today’s inequalities; it cannot excuse tomorrow’s failures. Leaders must choose: treat DEI as optional, or embed it as the foundation of culture and competitiveness. Only the latter builds a workforce that is truly ready. The message is simple: readiness without inclusion is an illusion. Organisations that understand this will not only perform better; they will define the future.
“For organisations in Mauritius, the question is no longer whether learning matters. It is whether learning is being used effectively enough to move the business forward. Skillsoft Percipio offers a way to answer that question with data rather than assumption and with the added benefit that a portion of the cost can be recovered through the Human Resource Development Council.”
Questions organisations in Mauritius are asking about HRDC and Skillsoft Percipio
Is Skillsoft Percipio approved under the HRDC eLearning Licence Scheme in Mauritius?
Yes. Skillsoft Percipio has been approved under the HRDC eLearning Licence Scheme. Employers who purchase a Percipio licence through LRMG Mauritius are eligible to apply for a levy refund through the HRDC Levy Grant System, subject to HRDC eligibility criteria and documentation requirements.
Once the licence is active and at least one course has been successfully completed, the employer gathers the required supporting documentation: proof of payment and certificates of completion. The G3 refund application is then submitted before the licence expiry date. Refunds are calculated against the employer’s annual grant ceiling and applicable HRDC refund rates.
LRMG Mauritius manages this process end to end. That includes the licence procurement, learner onboarding, usage monitoring, HRDC compliance guidance, and support with both the G1 and G3 submissions. For organisations that have found the levy process cumbersome in the past, that support changes the practical reality of what is involved.
What is the HRDC eLearning Licence Scheme?
The HRDC eLearning Licence Scheme is administered by the Human Resource Development Council of Mauritius under the Human Resource Development Act 2003. It allows employers who contribute to the Training Levy through the Mauritius Revenue Authority to apply for refunds on approved eLearning platform licence costs. Eligibility is subject to documentation, completion evidence, and annual grant ceiling constraints.
Once the licence is active and at least one course has been successfully completed, the employer gathers the required supporting documentation: proof of payment and certificates of completion. The G3 refund application is then submitted before the licence expiry date. Refunds are calculated against the employer’s annual grant ceiling and applicable HRDC refund rates.
LRMG Mauritius manages this process end to end. That includes the licence procurement, learner onboarding, usage monitoring, HRDC compliance guidance, and support with both the G1 and G3 submissions. For organisations that have found the levy process cumbersome in the past, that support changes the practical reality of what is involved.
How do I apply for an HRDC refund for a Skillsoft Percipio licence in Mauritius?
The process involves two HRDC applications. A G1 application is submitted before the licence is purchased, declaring intent and including a quotation from LRMG Mauritius. A G3 refund application is submitted at the end of the licence period, supported by proof of payment and certificates of course completion. LRMG Mauritius supports organisations through both steps.
Once the licence is active and at least one course has been successfully completed, the employer gathers the required supporting documentation: proof of payment and certificates of completion. The G3 refund application is then submitted before the licence expiry date. Refunds are calculated against the employer’s annual grant ceiling and applicable HRDC refund rates.
LRMG Mauritius manages this process end to end. That includes the licence procurement, learner onboarding, usage monitoring, HRDC compliance guidance, and support with both the G1 and G3 submissions. For organisations that have found the levy process cumbersome in the past, that support changes the practical reality of what is involved.
What documents are required for the G1 and G3 HRDC applications?
The G1 application requires a declaration of intent and a quotation from LRMG Mauritius indicating the licence duration. The G3 application requires proof of payment, certificates of successful course completion, and any supporting documentation specified by HRDC at the time of submission. Skillsoft Percipio generates completion certificates automatically, which simplifies the G3 documentation process.
Once the licence is active and at least one course has been successfully completed, the employer gathers the required supporting documentation: proof of payment and certificates of completion. The G3 refund application is then submitted before the licence expiry date. Refunds are calculated against the employer’s annual grant ceiling and applicable HRDC refund rates.
LRMG Mauritius manages this process end to end. That includes the licence procurement, learner onboarding, usage monitoring, HRDC compliance guidance, and support with both the G1 and G3 submissions. For organisations that have found the levy process cumbersome in the past, that support changes the practical reality of what is involved.
The deadlines for G3 HRDC applications?
The HRDC deadlines for the submission of G3 Grant Applications for the refund of licence fees under the E-Learning Licence Scheme:
- For E-learning courses completed during the period 01 January to 30 June, the deadline for submission of the G3 Grant Application is 15 October of the same year.
- For E-learning courses completed during the period 01 July to 31 December, the deadline for submission of the G3 Grant Application is 15 April of the following year.
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G1 acknowledgment email, the deadline specified in the acknowledgment email would be applicable during the transitory period.
Which organisations in Mauritius are eligible for the HRDC training levy refund for eLearning?
Any employer in Mauritius that contributes to the Training Levy through the Mauritius Revenue Authority may be eligible to apply for a refund under the HRDC Levy Grant System. Eligibility is subject to the employer’s annual grant ceiling and compliance with HRDC requirements. LRMG Mauritius can advise on your organisation’s eligibility during an initial consultation.
What does LRMG Mauritius provide beyond the licence itself?
LRMG Mauritius supports organisations throughout the entire Percipio process: licence procurement, learner onboarding, usage and completion monitoring, HRDC compliance guidance, and G1 and G3 refund submission support. For organisations new to structured digital learning, LRMG also helps with platform setup, pathway design, and engagement strategy.
Ready to put your training levy to work?
LRMG Mauritius works with organisations across the full HRDC process. Whether you want to understand what a Percipio licence could cost, see the platform in action, or get clarity on the G1 and G3 application steps, our team can take you through it.
Contact LRMG Mauritius to:
- Discuss your organisation’s current skills priorities and gaps
- See a demonstration of the Skillsoft Percipio platform
- Get a licence quotation and understand the HRDC refund potential
- Understand the G1 and G3 application process and what is involved
Visit lrmg.co.za/skillsoft or contact your LRMG Mauritius representative directly.
- Dr. Aansa Bedacee, Country Leader – Mauritius, LRMG Africa
Francis Karingi Nduta, Managing Director & Senior Partner, LRMG Africa
